Letter : Springfield, Ill., to Hart, n.p., 1866 Nov. 26.

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Letter : Springfield, Ill., to Hart, n.p., 1866 Nov. 26.

Autograph letter signed. Herndon defends his intent to speak the truth about Abraham Lincoln.

1 item (4 p.) ; 36 x 24 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7679455

University of Chicago Library

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